The temporary policy for undeclared family members Canada sponsorship ended on September 10, 2026. IRCC will continue processing eligible applications received between May 31, 2019 and September 10, 2026, but applications submitted after the deadline are no longer covered by the policy. The policy had allowed certain permanent residents to sponsor eligible spouses, common-law partners,...
The latest Saskatchewan SINP intake has closed for Trucking, Retail and Accommodation positions after Saskatchewan held its final September intake windows for these capped sectors on September 14, 2026. The intake was tightly controlled. According to the Government of Saskatchewan, 91 of 150 available Trucking positions and 114 of 175 Retail positions were used, while...
The latest CBSA removals from Canada include 111 foreign nationals linked to cases involving extortion, organized criminal activity and other grounds of inadmissibility. The agency issued 188 removal orders as of September 3, 2026, as part of a wider enforcement effort involving law enforcement partners across Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency says its current...
The Government of Yukon opened a 30 day public engagement on the Yukon Provincial Nominee Program, closing October 8, 2026. Residents and employers can complete a public survey, employers have a dedicated survey, and foreign nationals who participated in the program within the past three years may be contacted directly for a targeted survey. Feedback...
New Brunswick’s Business Immigration Stream now recognizes only two accounting firms for mandatory net worth verification: Doane Grant Thornton LLP and MNP LLP. MDD Forensic Accountants has stopped accepting new clients for this service. Entrepreneur applicants must book their financial review with one of the two remaining designated firms before their New Brunswick Provincial Nominee...
IRCC issued 250 invitations to apply on September 16, 2026, in Express Entry Round #444, a category-based draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. The minimum CRS score was 389 — the lowest cutoff recorded for this category since IRCC introduced it in February 2026, and 40 points below the category’s first-ever draw. What...
Alberta’s Education Minister traveled to France from September 12 to 19, 2026, signing a letter of intent and a memorandum of understanding to expand francophone teacher and student mobility. For newcomers, this strengthens French language school access in Alberta and reinforces why French proficiency is one of the fastest ways to raise a candidate’s Express...
Employment and Social Development Canada updated LMIA processing times on September 10, 2026. Processing time increased for nearly every stream except the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, which dropped slightly. The Permanent Residence Stream saw the sharpest jump, up 70 business days to 156. Employers should apply as early as possible, factoring both processing time and...
The September 15 Express Entry draw invited 2,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score was 519. The draw was held on September 15, 2026, and was the 443rd Express Entry round overall and the 55th round of 2026. For candidates with Canadian...
